Francis C. "Frank" "Guy" Wade, Jr.

Francis "Frank" "Guy" C. Wade Jr., 58, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (March 21, 2013) at home. Born in Middletown, he was the son of Audrey (Thorpe) Traskos of Cromwell and the late Francis C. Wade, Sr. He attended Cromwell schools, graduating from Cromwell High. He had a passion for racing cars, watching NASCAR and going to car shows. He was a member of the National Hot Rod Association. He also enjoyed going to the hockey games in Hartford. Frank worked as a truck driver for Middlesex Container and previously drove for Poland Spring. Besides his mother, he leaves behind his sister, Francine Johnson and her husband Timothy of Cromwell, nephews, Jesse Lozinski (Maureen), Thomas Lozinski, Joseph Lozinski, nieces, Elonda Simmons and Audrie Gay of Philadelphia, grandnephews, Michael and Nicholas Lozinski. He leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He also leaves his girlfriend, Joan Havelevitch. He will especially be missed by his racing buddies, Dave Streaver, Bruce Greene, Hank, Eddie and John Clark, Herb Caso, and his boss, Dave Bonaiuto. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday (April 2, 2013) 10am, at the Rose Hill Memorial Park, 580 Elm St, Rocky Hill. There are no calling hours.